The garage,open to everyone.
Whether you're a new FTC team, a current student, a coach, or just curious about robotics, here's our curated list of the most useful FTC resources on the web. Everything we wish we had on day one.
Start your engines.
New to FTC?
Start with Game Manual 0. It's the single best free resource for learning everything from controls to strategy.
Starting to code?
Fork the FTC SDK from GitHub, install Android Studio, and follow the OnBot Java tutorial.
Designing your first robot?
Set up an Onshape account (free for students), start with the GoBilda parts library, and sketch before you build.
Straight from FIRST.
The essentials from FIRST and FTC themselves.
FIRST Tech Challenge Home
Official program homepage with announcements, registration, and program info.
Current Season Game Manual
The official rule book for this season's challenge — every team needs this.
FTC Awards & Scoring
How scoring works, award criteria, and what judges look for.
FTC Forum
Where teams ask Q-and-As, get rule clarifications, and discuss strategy.
Write the code.
Tools and libraries for writing FTC robot code.
FTC SDK on GitHub
The official FTC robot controller code — the starting point for every team's repo.
FTC SDK Wiki
Official documentation for the FTC SDK — how to use the API and write OpModes.
OnBot Java IDE
Browser-based Java IDE for writing FTC code without Android Studio.
Pedro Pathing
Modern path-following library for FTC autonomous routines.
Road Runner
Motion planning library for FTC — the classic for smooth autonomous trajectories.
Pinpoint Computer
GoBilda's localization computer — what we use for our SLAM module.
Build the bot.
CAD tools and design references.
Onshape
Free browser-based CAD that we use for all our robot design. Has a free FTC plan.
GoBilda Builder
Find compatible parts, motors, and structural pieces for your build.
REV Robotics
Control system components, motors, and structural elements.
AndyMark
Robot parts, kits, and competition supplies for FTC teams.
Level up.
Where new students should start.
Game Manual 0
Community-maintained resource teaching FTC fundamentals — strategy, programming, mechanical design. Excellent for newcomers.
CTRL ALT FTC
Deep-dive technical articles on FTC programming concepts written by top teams.
FTC YouTube Channel
Official FTC livestreams, recaps, and tutorial content.
Onshape FTC Course
Free CAD course tailored for FIRST students — start here if you've never CAD'd before.
Tell your story.
Resources for your engineering notebook and award submissions.
Find your pit crew.
Where to connect with other FTC teams and mentors.
Unofficial FTC Discord
Massive community of teams sharing code, design tips, and strategy.
Reddit r/FTC
Active subreddit for FTC discussions, build showcases, and Q&A.
FTC Statistics
Match data, team OPRs, world rankings — see how teams stack up.
The Orange Alliance
Event results, team match histories, and award lookups for FTC.
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